Kuakapuokalani - Traditional


Kuakapuokalani
He hiwahiwa na`u
He milimili `oe, he lei makamae
Kau e hia`ai

He nohea no `oe
Ke` ike me ka pua ka lehua
Kou mau maka, kou mino`aka
I ho`oheno ai

Kou leo nahenahe
I aloha ai
Hau`oli`oli no ke kani `aka`aka
Ehehene mai

Eia ku`u wehi
E `ano`i nei
He lei `ôhelo no ka makua
I pûlama mau


Kukapuokalani
Precious are you to me
Your are my favorite, my never fading adornment
O great delight

You are handsome and
Fine to look at like the lehua blossom
Your eyes, your smile
Are deeply cherished

Your soothing voice is loved
The sound of your laughter
Is joyful and full of glee
Ha ha ha

Here is my tribute to you
My long desired son
An adornment of sacred `ôhelo for the parent
Who will care for and love you


Source: Strand Familiy Collection - Translator unknown